For the Tokyo Olympics this summer, For The Win is helping you get to know some of the star Olympians competing on the world’s biggest stage. Leading up to the Opening Ceremony, we’re highlighting 23 athletes in 23 days. Closing out the series is Caeleb Dressel.
Although swimming fans are well-versed on the incredible talents of Caeleb Dressel, the 24-year-old sprinter isn’t quite a household name among general sports fans — yet. Because with his outrageous speed and versatility, he’s in position to bring home a ton of hardware and be a star of the Tokyo Olympics.
The former Florida Gators swimmer is headed to his second Olympics after competing in the 2016 Rio Games, when he won two medals. But since then, he’s picked up some speed, along with 13 total world championships.
So ahead of Dressel’s second Olympics, here are five things to know about Team USA’s swimming superstar and team captain (along with Simone Manuel, Ryan Murphy and Allison Schmitt).
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